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Hardware Characterization Engineer
| Company | Ciena |
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| Location | Ottawa, ON, Canada |
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| Salary | $62700 – $123100 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Degrees | |
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| Experience Level | Junior, Mid Level |
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Requirements
- Solid understanding and proven application of object-oriented programming (OOP) concepts.
- Experience with automation software development for hardware testing. Proficient with the following languages: C#, Python & Java.
- Hands on experience in testing laser-based telecommunication equipment, including configuration, performance, and reliability testing.
- Working knowledge of test equipment including oscilloscopes, digital multimeters (DMMs), Ethernet and OTN traffic generators, and AC/DC transient test sets.
- Working knowledge of optical module form factors, such as QSFP-DD, SFP, and CFP2.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
- Experience with relevant industry specifications, including Ethernet (IEEE 802.3), voltage transient and noise (ATIS-0600315), and jitter and wander (ATIS-900105.03.2003).
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute test plans to validate hardware performance.
- Perform hardware testing, including functional, performance, and stress testing.
- Analyze test results, identify and troubleshoot issues.
- Provide updates on test progress and generate comprehensive test report after testing is completed.
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of the team’s automation test suite.
- Collaborate with design engineers to understand product test requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with Ciena networking equipment and product lines.
- Experience using software to interface with test equipment, utilizing Ethernet or GPIB communication protocols.
- Experience using Git for code management, version control, and collaborative development.
- Experience using JIRA for managing tasks, tracking progress, and collaborating on projects.
